New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 8, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile cases of child abuse and sex trafficking that dominated headlines in 2025.

Advocates said the new organization, called the North Dakota HOPE Project, was prompted by events like the criminal conviction of former state Sen. Ray Holmberg, who last March was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a child sex crime.

“For …

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